O Duelo by Anton Chekhov

118 pages first pub 1891 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

Laevsky is a dissipated romantic given to gambling and flirtation. He has run off to the sea with another man's wife and quickly grown tired of her, but two obstacles block his route to escape: he is broke, and he faces the absolute enmity of Von ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
dark 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

3.79

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